Heavy metals, which have widespread environmental distribution and originate from natural
and anthropogenic sources, are common environmental pollutants. In recent decades, their …

Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are toxic elements that are almost ubiquitously present
at low levels in the environment because of anthropogenic influences. Dietary intake of plant …

Mercury (Hg) is a persistent bio-accumulative toxic metal with unique physicochemical
properties of public health concern since their natural and anthropogenic diffusions still …

Shellfish is a major component of global seafood production. Specific items include shrimp,
lobsters, oysters, mussels, scallops, clams, crabs, krill, crayfish, squid, cuttlefish, snails …

Seaweed is a source of protein that can help overcome the anticipated challenges of a
growing world population and the current challenges for finding alternatives for animal …

Background: The Minamata Convention on Mercury provided a mandate for action against
global mercury pollution. However, our knowledge of mercury exposures is limited because …

Seaweeds are increasingly used in European cuisines due to their nutritional value. Many
algal constituents, such as polyphenols, are important antioxidants and thus considered …

(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

Nutrient and toxicant levels as well as their bioavailability in S. latissima and Ulva species
(fenestrata, intestinalis, rigida) were reviewed. Nutritional quality was assessed by nutrient …

Background: Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable to exposures to food
contaminants, and a balanced diet during these periods is critical for optimal nutritional …